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‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’ Singer Gentleman Mike Ejeagha Passes Away at 95.
The Nigerian highlife music scene mourns the loss of Chief Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday evening at the age of 95. Confirmed by his eldest son, Emma, the legendary musician died at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness.
Born on April 4, 1930, in Enugu State, Ejeagha, popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” achieved prominence between the 1960s and 1980s. His distinctive style of Igbo folk music produced enduring hits such as Omekagu, Uwa Mgbede Ka Mma, and Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche (Gwogwogwongwo).
Ejeagha’s contribution to Igbo culture is immense, with over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria. A recent viral dance challenge in 2024, featuring his 1983 track “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” introduced his work to a new generation.
His passing marks the end of an era, but Mike Ejeagha’s legacy remains firmly etched in Nigerian highlife music.
Nigerian singer Euphemia Ekumah, known professionally as GoodGirl LA, has declared that she will never get married. The artist stated that no man is worthy of her, responding to a fan’s comment about her cooking skills. The fan suggested that her lack of culinary interest might hinder her chances of finding a husband. GoodGirl LA retorted, “I’m never getting married because no man walking this earth deserves a goddess like me, now what?” This statement follows the singer’s recent openness about her past struggles with depression, during which she faced criticism and feelings of inadequacy.
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr recently joined British rock band Coldplay on stage during their “Music Of The Spheres” tour at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. The “Rush” singer performed her collaborative track “Good Feelings” and her new song “Hot Body” alongside Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin.
The concert was also attended by Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela, who were shown on the stadium’s screens, much to the delight of the audience. Starr later expressed her excitement on social media about performing in front of Messi. This performance marks another milestone for Ayra Starr, solidifying her rising global presence.
Popular Nigerian music producer and artiste manager, Soso Soberekon, has proposed a celebrity boxing match between controversial social media personality VeryDarkMan and singer Portable. Reacting to their ongoing public dispute, Soberekon offered N120 million to facilitate the event.
In a recent Instagram post, Soberekon outlined the terms: N100 million for the winner and N20 million for the loser. He emphasized settling the dispute through physical confrontation rather than online arguments, stating, “Let’s turn this online cruise into real-life bruises!” The proposed venue is the KFT Event Center in Warri, Delta State.
This offer is not Soberekon’s first foray into funding celebrity fights, suggesting a continued interest in resolving public disputes through organized boxing matches. The offer awaits acceptance from both VeryDarkMan and Portable.
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